Windows 10 updates roll out more frequently than previous versions of the OS and will download and install automatically by default. However, if you’re an enthusiast or part of the Windows Insider program, you’re probably more inclined to check for updates manually.

Here’s how to make the action easier by creating a shortcut on the Start menu or your desktop.

Pin Windows Update to Start

Pinning Windows Update to start is straightforward. Go to Settings > Update & Security and right-click on Windows Update and Pin to Start.

After that, open your Start menu, scroll down to find the Windows Update tile, resize it, move it into a group, or organize it the way that works best for you.

Create Windows Update Shortcut on Windows 10

Pinning Windows Update to Start does only that. You can’t pin it to the desktop after putting it in the Start menu. To do that, you’ll need to get a bit geekier. Right-click an empty area on the desktop and select New > Shortcut.

In the next field give the shortcut a name…”Windows Update” would seem appropriate and click Finish.

That will create the shortcut you need to open the Windows Update page directly. Of course, the shortcut icon will be blank and bland. To give it a nicer look, right-click on it and select Properties.

Select the icon you want to use. Either one included in Windows by default or an icon you’ve downloaded.

That’s it! You now have your shortcut for easier access to Windows Update.

More About Windows Updates

Speaking of Windows Updates in Windows 10, you should know that it has a built-in feature called Windows Update Delivery Optimization (WUDO). WUDO is a P2P sharing model that allows you to share chunks of updates among Windows 10 devices on your network. But it also will share with other random devices on the internet.